Gas prices at the PUMP!

Boy! I just filled up at the pump and broke the $30 mark for the first time. In Phoenix we are seeing $2.19 a gallon.

The Phoenix local news reported that SUV sales are down a bit this year with the high prices on fuel. Ford Excursion was down 20 percent these first couple of months compared to the same time last year.
Toyota Prius sales were up.

I think the auto industry knows that the price for gas will not go down any time soon but only rise higher which is making their gas guzzler vehicles less attractive. For example Dealers are giving a $5000 incentive discount on Chevy's Avalanche.

I think these are the signs of more high prices to come.

What are you paying at the pump?

Anyone considering of adding a Prius or another sort as a second, third car?

P.S. I know there are higher prices in other countries. I lived it but at least those other countries gave the consumer other options of high MPG vehicles that what we have currently in the U.S.A.

1 gallon=$4,- over here.... :(

$30 huh!

You obviously aren't filling up a VehiCROSS. Last time I filled the tank, it cost me over $42.00!

2.13 for unleaded at COSCO here in the bayarea....

around 2.20 for shell unleaded....

premium is up to 2.50 or so.....thank god the vx takes regular unleaded
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If you wanted a Prius today you should have started looking 4 to 6 months ago. My co-worker is on a waiting list for one. If she's lucky, they tell her she might get one in September or October.

Meanwhile, Ford finally gets their greedy asses around to building their first hybrid vehicle. No surprisingly, what is it? An SUV (Escape).

2.19 - 2.49+ in L.A. area

u can acutally pick up a pruis pretty fast if u dont care about the option package, and color.....so basically watever car comes to ur dealer.

my parents wanted a silver package8(or 9) and had to wait 6 months....we waited for 3 months and decided not to get a pruis....but 2 weeks into waiting there was a package 1 in red tat was in at the dealer.

by the way toyota is comin out with a hybrid highlander...and theres also gonna be a hybrid lexus.
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How To Roll A Blunt

Its sick here. San Diego is even worse. Go to Hawaii and its game over. Europe still has us licked but who knows fro how long, GWB could be in for 4 more years and we can really learn how bad it can be. I should mention Chevron Texaco just pimped a 33% profit gain from last year when they had (I believe) 27% gain for 2002. We are getting worked because we drive way more here then they do (generally) in Europe.... I am driving my vx as little as possible. My R1 streetbike gets @200 miles per tank @ 8$ in premium... Because of money I am now using that for commuting and feigning death from people less then motorcycle aware- a weak exchange for $300+ a month in gas costs but that is how it is. :thumbdn: :noy: :mad: ;puke: :nor: :nor: :nor:

2.49 to 2.70 in San Diego, but that's today. Tomorrow, don't know, can't count that high--I only have 10 fingers

I filled up at $1.69 on Monday - same station is at $1.79 now. This region has some of the lowest gas prices around - still cost me $32 to fill up.

Ford Escape is soon to be available as a hybrid - I've driven the regular Escape and it isn't bad (Mazda drivetrain and chassis I believe).

I'm headed down to JoeBlack's RallyX event this weekend - guess I'll get to see what the prices are like in Florida.

-- John

Heh, I just filled up both the Dragon and the IronMan at $1.96 for mid-grade. Most places have mid-grade for $1.99, but about a third are a little less. Interestingly enough though, both VX's seem to be getting slightly better mileage of late.

...Depends on where you buy it. Mid and premium grades typically are 10 and 20 cents higher per gallon respectively. I see a motorcyle purchase in my not too distant future :naughty:

I use only Mobile 1. In Boston I've seen 1.93 - 2.15 When I came to US in '93 regular was 55 cents at no name gaz station.


WE NEED TO DO RIGHT THING ON NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ! Otherwise we are bound for more trouble for another 4 years !

$1.86 in Nashville,TN

$1.99 per gallon for 89 octane last night... $37.50 fill-up

regular ranges from $1.85 and up, ive seen super as high as $2.19 .. luckily my vx is in good tune and ive gotten as much as 401 miles to a tank...and average about 360 or so .. we still dont have it nearly as bad as the rest of the world..but these prices are certainly beginning to hit people in the pocket...
for me its been an incentive to get my 924 turbo back in order, as ive gotten better than 30 mpg with it highway..and it doesnt comprimise performance for economy. there are many older cars out there there that are very thrifty on fuel and dont look like a squished frog...
I think soon well see a renewed interest in public transportation in many areas, as well as some major spending on alternative fuel development, seems to be a logical progression. im still waiting for my "mr fusion" reactor conversion kit...

Filled up yesterday at the Safeway Gas. 93 Octane was $1.99. Not too bad compared to the post I've seen here. Cost me $33.00 to fillup.

Nevertheless, I still decided to conserve today and drove my motorycle to work. Thank God the weather is suppose to be beautiful here all week. I'll just have to dodge the scattered afternoon thunder storms ;)

$2.16 here. I am near the $40 fill up mark.

Wait till election time. Bush will drop prices by $.50 to ATTEMPT to sway the vote to his side. :rolleyes:

1.75 in South Texas. It sux, but at least I get better gas mileage than my wife and her Navigator!!!

Buckninetynine here in Tucson. The best part is that the local news paper ran an article about how the gas pumps are far from accurate and ripping off us the consumer. They said that you don't get a gallon when it reads 1 gallon! So not only are you getting ripped off by the mega billionaire that owns the fuel but your getting ripped off by the pumps also.

Hmmmmm Triathlete, that's interesting. I'll have to test that theory. I've got a 1 gallon gas can at home that I use for the lawn mower. Since the gas at my local station is $1.99 per gallon. $2 bucks shall fill the can.

Here to tell you now that if it doesn't someone there will have some explaining to do.

Thanks for the tip.

Jumped to $2.15 per gal, last I checked here in Phoenix, it is outrageous. Luckily I filled up the night before it jumped from 1.99 to 2.15, still cost me $38 to top off.

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Originally posted by Kahuna
2.49 to 2.70 in San Diego, but that's today. Tomorrow, don't know, can't count that high--I only have 10 fingers

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lol

and u ppl in florida have it good....no emmissions, relatively low gas prices, nice weather.....i wish i lived in florida rite now....
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property Pattaya

On Saturday, the cheap station ( Union 76) started at 2.13 in the morning, went to 2.18 by noon and ended the day at 2.23 -- In one day!!
All stations are full serve in Oregon.
Roy

My Prius is on order. It will be a few months yet. However, I bought a brand new, american built high-MPG vehicle while I'm waiting for it:

http://www.buell.com/images/products..._8_enlarge.jpg

Yeah, baby!

The Trooper has been relegated to occasional use only.

Nate

Check this out ! Might help to find cheaper gas:

http://www.gasbuddy.com/

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Originally posted by WormGod
$2.16 here. I am near the $40 fill up mark.

Wait till election time. Bush will drop prices by $.50 to ATTEMPT to sway the vote to his side. :rolleyes:

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$1.92 in Erie Area....I still say they'll find Osama Bin Laden about 1 month before the election in order to give Bush a big push at the crucial vote time.

Roger that Matey!

I wonder which aftermarket company will start selling Hybrid conversions for our Gas vehicles.

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Originally posted by nater
My Prius is on order. It will be a few months yet. However, I bought a brand new, american built high-MPG vehicle while I'm waiting for it:

http://www.buell.com/images/products..._8_enlarge.jpg

Yeah, baby!

The Trooper has been relegated to occasional use only.

Nate

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Cool....Alot of fun in the twisties, be careful riding.

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Originally posted by xdfarrx
Cool....Alot of fun in the twisties, be careful riding.

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xdfarrx, yeah, It's an incredible machine. It's my first bike, and I've had it three weeks. I got a helmet, gloves and some body armor. Time for a safety class next.

Riding is awesome. Nothing can compare.

Here in Colorado, it's a wonder there aren't more motorcycle wrecks, what with all the crazy SUV's. I know this is nuts, but I'm hoping for Gas to go to $3 of $4 per gallon so only the die-hards will drive their SUV's, and the wannabe's and trendies will come to their senses and drive Accords and Camry's again. I can't stand the folks who have no idea that their Suburban is not a SubaruWRX, and almost roll it over every time they corner. At least I can leave them in the rear view mirror on the bike...

Nate

Just came back from Mobile. I use Mid grade only so ... lets embrace the moment of truth..... drumroll.... $1.99 per gallon = about $35 per tank (was not empty)..... sigh.....

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Originally posted by nater
I'm waiting for it:

http://www.buell.com/images/products..._8_enlarge.jpg

Yeah, baby!

Nate

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Great machine but too much engine breaking for me. I was all over the track on that machine and I couldn't adjust to it. I felt like a beginner. But for my brother he improved his line and time majorly on that bike until he wrecked. Good thing it was a BUELL test event we both participated in. I would definately recommend a Kieth Code or STAR. You will learn more in one day than 10 years being a street rider.

Have FUN!

Today the gas price here in central indiana jumped from $1.79 to $2.05. Never seen gas jump so fast in one day, luckily I found a meijer that still had their old gas and was selling it at the $1.79, good till 7am tomorrow.

When the gas pipeline broke between Tucson and Phoenix last year it was horrible. There was no gas anywhere and people where waiting for hours!!.. Some drove hours outside of Phoenix to get gas because in Phoenix there was some major price gauging going on. The attorney general and mayor jumped in but couldn’t do a thing since there was no law. Gas rose to $5 a gallon in some parts and some people made profit selling gallon jugs of gas on the street for $15! People were even filling up their BOATS using that huge gas tank for storage. But the craziest part was that as soon as people would see a gas tanker driving on the freeway they would follow it and anticipate where it would stop to get in line..CRAZY!!!!

Hey guys, welcome to the real world:D

Hey guys you should consider yourself lucky! Over here in the UK gas is priced at approx $6.97 per gallon!!!!

So consider how much the VX takes on gas in the UK - a full tank last week cost me $94.60

My annual VX insurance costs me $1467.16

Annual road tax costs me $287.24

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I think he means COSTCO!? not COSCO!
and here in Hawaii it's $2.32 a gallon, however at COSTCO here it's
$2.02 a gallon. It pays to be a member !

$1.89 here in the rock. I'm going to niagra falls this summer: 1600 miles. Thats $400 in gas minimum. Anyone got a room and free meal in Buffalo, ny?:D At these prices may have to sleep in the VX. I'll probably be hungry when arriving in NY. Steak would be nice. ;Dp;

Gas prices .........
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Forget about whining about $2 per gallon of gas .........
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not in a country when so many people will pop down 1.25 for a 16 ounce bottle of water........

Yes - it will cost me approx $500 more to drive this year ......
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My guess is that I use (approx) 1000 gallons of fuel per year .....
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but even at $2.00 per gallon - compared to other parts of the world - gas is (relatively) cheap ..........
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and the impact is not significant enough to get me to ride a bicycle or a motorcycle to work ......... or purchase a hybrid vehicle ......
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Good Thing beer prices are being increased for no reason except to make a large profit. Then you would see wars that would make Iraq seem like kids on a sand lot.;eekb;